About Us

 

 

 

Welcome To Merrill Shores

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Welcome to Merrill Shores Condominium Association. Organized in 2004, we are collaborative homeowner association with deep ties to the community and its outcomes. We are Chicago Natives who desire to improve not only the outcomes for our families, but for all families who share space in our neighborhood  of South Shore.

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SOUTH MERRILL COMMUNITY GARDEN

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The South Merrill Community Garden, located at 7032 S Merrill, is an intergenerational garden group dedicated to facilitating peace in the neighborhood. The garden memorializes Troy Law, a former student of O'Keeffe Elementary School, who died as a result of domestic violence. It also serves as a counterweight and positive influence in a neighborhood that has been impacted by gun-, gang-, and drug-related violence. Through your efforts, you will provide area families with a safe and beautiful oasis, inspire neighbors to take ownership of this beautiful garden space and become active participates in its future upkeep. So, come prepared and dressed to get dirty; old clothes and closed-toe shoes strongly recommended. Depending on the season, volunteers will perform a variety of garden tasks including planting, weeding, watering, and maintaining walkways. Community work days are typically scheduled on Saturday's from 11A-1P. The South Merrill Community Garden kicks off their gardening season in April and it extends through October. Learn More 

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SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY

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South Shore is one of 77 defined community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. A predominantly African-American neighborhood on the city's South Side, the area is named for its location along the city's southern lakefront. Although South Shore has seen a greater than 40% decrease in residents since Chicago's population peaked in the 1950s, the area remains one of the most densely populated neighborhoods on the South Side. The community benefits from its location along the waterfront, its accessibility to Lake Shore Drive, and its proximity to major institutions and attractions such as the University of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Jackson Park.

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